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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1954

Page

7

Fine Livestock Projets Highlight 4-H County Survey

Widespread interest in livestock projects noted by Charles Ingraham county extension agent after a spot survey of 4 H clubs. Highlights include the Hocking Livestock Leaders group led by Paul Thrush with members raising market pigs calves Jerseys and Herefords. New Haven marriage report Opal June Roush to Pfc Franklin G Ridao with ceremony Aug 9 at Mason EUB Church.

Rhens Opal June Roush MonDat Pic F. G. Ridao Logan Charles Ingraham Hocking Livestock Leaders Paul H Hap) Thrush Logan Route 3 Wesley Hutchins Carl Thrush Marilyn Marjorie Rheinscheid Martha Odessa John Gillogly Curtis Swackhammer Donnie Wyskiver Tom Ward Richard Enderle David Shaw Jerry Enderle Ingraham Laurelville Ronnie Eddie Whisler Dave Hinton John Reid Wilson Ross 4-H New Haven Lorin Roush Opal June Franklin G. Ridao Hansford Peyton L. R. Mahoney EUB Mason Kathleen Roush

Grand Jury and Petit Jury Drawn for Autumn Term

Grand jury and petit jury lists released for September circuit court term by circuit clerk Mrs Vera Jones Noble. Judge Lewis Miller to preside with proceedings starting September 7. Names include Maxie Johnson Arbuckle District and Lyle Austin Clendenin among grand jurors. numerous others listed for petit jury.

Point Pleasant Circuit Court Vera Jones Noble Lewis Miller Maxie Johnson Arbuckle Lyle Austin Malcolm Saunders Clendenin Floyd Hart Cologne Everett Bissell Cooper Lawrence C. Parsons W. W. Brown Graham Otis Young George Forth Hannan Mack Bennett

Emergency Polio Drive Raises About 500 In Logan

Logan workers led by Mrs. Clarence Grandy collected roughly 500 during a house to house canvass for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The drive supplements March of Dimes shortfall and funds vaccine field trials. Dr. John E. Rauch directed the effort with Leslie G. Johnson chairing the Hocking County chapter.

Logan National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Clarence Grandy John E. Rauch Leslie G. Johnson Hocking County

Rutland Echoes Vacation Guests and Local News

Miss Darlene Wolfe of Columbus spends a week in Rutland with her parents Ira and (Mrs.) Wolfe and sisters. The Heidergotts of Los Angeles visit relatives and attend Methodist services. Local church reunion at Zion Church of Christ features music by Thelma Michael and others with Rev. John Wyatt as speaker. Various residents celebrate birthdays, weddings, and family visits in Rutland and nearby towns.

Rutland Darlene Wolfe Columbus Ira Wolfe Joyce Sheryl Wolfe New York City Meno Zarro Frank Heidergott Los Angeles Will Plummer Methodist Church Rutland Church of Christ Zion Church of Christ Thelma Michael Birdie Mae Haley Anna Logan Ethel Nelson Helen Mae Car! Hysell Leona Musser John Wyatt Pearl Huggins Middleport Hubert Deen Jane Lynn Great Bend Kans William Deen Sharon McEardhen Billy Bowan Cheyenne Wyo Bowen Warren Air Force Base Rutland High School Calvin Sprouse Dry Creek W. Va Sprouse Arthur Sprouse Dee Thomas Marjorie Foley Gallipolis Billy Peggy Rutherford Point Pleasant Bertha Rutherford Worthy Tate Lydia Darst Raymond Smith Darst Lydia Smith Evelyn Tate Smith Eloise Smith Hysell Run Clarice Longstreth Langsville Harlow Tate Cleveland Stanley Phillips Harold Betty Siders

Nihiser Family Logans Holds Thirty Fourth Reunion

The Nihiser family reunion at Rachelmacher Park July 25 included a picnic and a business meeting led by vice president Mrs Willis Worthman. Officers elected for next year: Fred Gribble president and Catherine Nihiser secretary treasurer. Many relatives from Logan and Lancaster areas attended.

Nihiser Rachelmacher Park Willis Worthman Fred Gribble Xylipha Smith Gallipolis Fdna McGuffin Park Drive Bob McCuffin First St Ida Oplinger Akron

Nine Cited Into Court of Mayor

Nine persons appeared before Mayor Joseph Phillips over the weekend on charges by the highway patrol and city police. Walter Rowland of Chesterhill received a three day jail term and 100 dollars fine for driving while intoxicated. Foster A. Guess of Haydenville faced quarreling and disorderly conduct but had the fine suspended, paying costs instead. Others cited include Charlies Campbell of Columbus for reckless operation, Blaine Milloan of Long Bottom, Roger Kuhn of Logan, Thomas O'Dell of Elk Hart Indiana for passing on a yellow line, James Thomas of Rockbridge for intoxication and disorderly conduct, Minus Moss Jr. of Columbus for reckless operation, and Denzil Hill of Chesterhill for driving to the left of center.

Logan Walter Rowland Chesterhill Joseph Phillips Rowland Charlies Campbell Columbus Phillips Highway Patrol Blaine Milloan Long Bottom Roger Kuhn Thomas O'Dell Elkhart Ind Foster A. Guess Haydenville Bernice Guess James ©. Thomas Rockbridge Minus Moss, Jr Denzil Hill

Logan and Columbus women visiting Angola residents

Mrs Frank Harden and Mrs Clinton Webb of Logan and Mrs Byron Moorehead and daughter of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Paul Kratzer of Angola and Mrs H H Van Auken of Pleasant Lake. Harden Webb and Moorehead are sisters.

Logan Frank Harden Clinton Webb Byron Moorehead Columbus Paul Kratzer Angola Ind H. H. van Auken Pleasant Lake Harden Webb Moorehead

Community News: Local Visits Across Towns

Kyger and Ward families from Shadyside Middleport Columbus Dayton and Gallipolis areas share a day visiting Chester Spires and others. Extended relatives include Turley Dings Ward Darst and Sisson households with trips to Marion Morral Ewington and Arizona connections.

Matheny Family Reunion Sparks Haydenville Weekend

Mr and Mrs C S Matheny hosted a weekend party for the Matheny family with a picnic on the lawn. Twenty six guests attended including multiple branches of the Matheny family from Zanesville Newark Ho Bart Logan Nelsonville and North Canton with extended visits from Baltimore Ohio and Strasburg.

Haydenville C. S. Matheny Matheny Matheny Lawn E. Y. Matheny Zanesville Tom Matheny Marsha Tom Newark Lloyd Matheny Hobart Ind Floyd Matheny Logan J. R. Matheny Eddie Nelsonville L. C. Hutchins Kathy Doyle Brown David Karen North Canton Ralph Hest Paula Jackson James Karshner Jay Alan Charles Vollmer Ronna Rhea Bob Vollmer Strasburg Margaret Gierhart Baltimore Ohio Neal Gierhart Roger Matheny Hess Allen Young Roger C. 5 Dudy Clouston

Jaycettettes Elect Nominating Committee Members

Mrs. James Cole hosted the Jaycettettes meeting where Mrs. Joe Hartman Mrs. Don Farrow and Mrs. Don Bowling were named as nominating committee members. Officers will be chosen at the next gathering. Craig Kinney received the traveling award. Attending were Mrs. Conrad Blankenship Mrs. John Green and Mrs. Tom Weiland. A family picnic was held at Rachelmacher Park Sunday with many members and their children attending.

James Cole Jaycettettes Joe Hartman Don Farrow Don Bowling Craig Kinney Conrad Blankenship John Green Tom Weiland

Reunion honors Mrs. Jesse Francis in Logan gathering

A family reunion honoring Mrs. Jesse Francis was held August 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson in Logan. Attendees included John E. Huber and grandson Norman Huber Jr. and numerous Hubers, Fran cises, and Thompsons from Columbus Cincinnati Mansfield Circleville Haydenville Ashland and nearby towns. Several descendants unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell and daughters Connie Sue and Patty Jo of Ashland Ohio.

Jesse Francis Ray Thompson Logan John E. Huber Norman Huber Jr Robert Huber James John Columbus Norman Huber Cincinnati Richard Cozad Mansfield Paul Francis Paula Kay Jerry Circleville Clark Francis Haydenville Don Farrow Earl Thompson Janice Carolyn Clarence Thompson Chery Alan Francis John Campbell Connie Sue Patty Jo Ashland

Farewell party honors Stoneking family in Lancaster

In honor of Mr and Mrs John Stoneking and son Bobbie members of the Young People's Sunday School Class of the Church of Christ in Christian Union entertained with a farewell party Tuesday evening at Rachelmacher Park. A picnic supper was served. Stoneking, assistant manager of the Cussins and Fearn store in Logan, has accepted a similar position with the same company in Sandusky. Present were numerous guests including Bill Burgess and children Shirley Mathias Don Starner James Mathias Richard Lola Friend Donna McKenzie Mrs Paul Bateman and Mr and Mrs Robert Bateman.

John Stoneking Bobbie Young People Church of Christ In Christian Union Rachelmacher Park Stoneking Cussins and Fearn Logan Sandusky Bill Burgess Billy Joe Debbie and Kenny Shirley Mathias Don Starner Lancaster James Mathias Richard Lola Friend Donna McKenzie Paul Bateman Robert Bateman

Barbra A Jones to wed Fogg B Delong in Aug 15 ceremony

Mr and Mrs Evan Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara A Jones to Fogg B DeLong son of Mrs Ada Martin of Corning. Barbara attended New Straitsville High School while Fogg DeLong graduated from Corning High School and works at the Sharon Ave Gulf Station in Zanesville. The wedding occurred on Aug 15.

Evan Jones New Straitsville Barbara A. Jones Fogg B. DeLong Ada Martin Corning Miss Jones New Straitsville High School Mr. DeLong Corning High School Sharon Ave. Gulf Station Zanesville

Ruth Heft Bible Boosters Hold Park Pot Luck Supper

Members gathered at Rachelmacher Park for a pot luck supper on Tuesday evening. Attending were Ginger Freeman as guest and members Beatrice Kitchen Marlene Schultz Ruth Adcock Verona Anderson Judy Freeman Jane Dicken Carolyn Hartmann Alicia Wenn Karen Powell and Mrs William Brooker leader.

Ruth Heft Bible Boosters Rachelmacher Park Ginger Freeman Beatrice Kitchen Marlene Schultz Ruth Adcock Verona Anderson Judy Freeman Jane Dicken Carolyn Hartmann Alicia Wenn Karen Powell William Brooker

Logan Visitors Return From Midwest Trips

Logan residents Mr and Mrs Charlies W Mohler returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs James T Evans in Akron Ohio. Harley Griffin completed a visit with Mrs Ida Mason Mr and Mrs Ray Snider and daughter Barbara Sue and Mr and Mrs Walter Ballard and other relatives in Marion Indiana.

Charlies W. Mohler Logan James T. Evans Akron Harley Griffin Ida Mason Ray Snider Barbara Sue Walter Ballard Marion Ind

Miss Earthshaking Event Is U S Girl at Her Job

In Sumatra at Bukit tinggi Myrtle Thorne emerges as a symbol of USIA outreach. The 32 year old Charleston native uses a mobile unit to spread American values while countering Communist influence among rubber, oil and plantation areas. Her work blends social outreach with propaganda and she notes women serve as a bridge to men in a Muslim culture.

Sumatra NEA Bukittinggi Myrtle Thorne America U. S. Information Agency United States Theodore Co. Streibert USIA Thorne U S Indonesia Djakarta Goodyear U. S. Rubber Co Standard Vacuum Co California-Texas Petroleum Co Royal Dutch Shell Co Charleston S. C Washington, D. C Negro Howard University Smith College Medan Padang Don

Farm Bureau Conclave To Set Policies At Jacksons Mill

POINT PLEASANT The official program and policies of the Farm Bureau will be decided at Jacksons Mill state 4 H camp near Weston during the 5th annual convention. Topics include rural zoning rural schools farm truck licenses road finance taxes constitutional amendments agricultural research and education and soil and water conservation.

Point Pleasant Farm Bureau Jackson's Mill Weston

Dexter Dexter and area guests attend Nicholson reunion

Colum bus residents Mr and Mrs George Davis and Mr and Mrs Harley Hoffman joined the Nicholson family at Marietta for a reunion. Nelsons visited Gallipolis and relatives in Point Pleasant while Cook enjoyed days with Ashville kin. Star Grange plans Aug 21 inspection with pies for refreshments. Dexter Ladies Aid met for an all day quilting.

Dexter George Davis Columbus Harley Hoffman Salem Center M. A. Nicholson Nellie Nelson Virginia Nelson Gallipolis Richard Wayne Nelson Orion Nelson Otis Litchfield Point Pleasant Seth F. Nicholson Nicholson Marietta Sam Cook Ashville Cook Max Nelson Columbus Star Dexter Ladies Aid

Motor Scooter Victim Kair in Logan

Rawn Greenman 9 of Logan remains in fair condition at Children’s Hospital Columbus after a fall from a three wheel motor scooter. He suffered a basal skull fracture and was taken for treatment following the Friday accident near N Market Street and Main. His brother Burdette 18 drove the scooter. Roger Emrick was aboard but not hurt.

Logan Rawn Greenman BR. G. Greenman Childrens Hospital Columbus Burdette N Market St Main Roger Emrick North St

Hocking County 4-H Plans Booth at County Fair

Plans for constructing a booth at the county fair were discussed during a Happy Valley Girls 4-H club meeting at Mary Sue Poling’s home. Judging of projects and a pot luck supper preceded the business session followed by a recreation hour. Next meeting set for August 27 at Marilyn and Carol Daubenmier’s home.

Logan Happy Valley Girls Mary Sue Poling Gre Six Wanda Poling Letha Ledford Marilyn Carol Daubenmier

Logan High School Band Concert At Park Of Roses

Logan High School band conducted by William Gasbarro performed a varied program from classical pieces to traditional marches at the Park of Roses near Columbus. The concert was part of a summer band program ongoing for about one month with many attendees.

Columbus

Point Pleasant Man Fined for DUI and Moonshine Transport

Alfred J. Pearson of Point Pleasant was fined 50 dollars and costs and his driver license suspended six months after a magistrate found him guilty of permitting an intoxicated person to drive. He was arrested by State Police last week and had another guilty verdict for transporting moonshine in an automobile, with a separate 100 dollar fine and costs on August 9.

Green Thumbs Back Pain Warning From Chiropractors

Dr M B Ritter of Russell Kentucky told Tri-State Chiropractors in Fronton Ohio that garden work is healthy exercise but over enthusiasm or bad posture can cause garden back. Point Pleasant chiropractor Dr Randall A Taylor attended the meeting. Ritter warned gardeners to ease in gradually and avoid long held awkward positions to prevent back and muscle strain after a long winter.

Point Pleasant M. B Ritter Russell Tri-State Chiropractic Association Ronton Ohio Randall A. Taylor Geogee Ritter

Burnside McGuffin Reunion Draws 533 on Farm Picnic

Rain cut attendance at the Burnside McGuffin reunion but 533 members from both families gathered at Tom McGuffin’s Gallipolis Ferry farm for a picnic and program. Tom Metuffin, injured weeks earlier, arrived by ambulance for the day’s events with Dr. M. G. Burnside as speaker, outlining Scottish origins of the Burnside line.

Burnside McGuffin Tom McGuffin Gallipolis Ferry Tom Metuffin Inefill Bedfast Mohr-Arnett Funeral Home M. G. Burnside House of Representatives Burnside Scotland Virginia Burns River Burnsides Congress Burnaside Charlie Cargo Bladen Ohio Jo Anne McGuffin Bob MeGjuffin First St

Summer family reunion held at Southside 4-H campground

The Sunday gathering drew families from Cottageville, Middleport, Rochester, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Charleston, Southside, Tampa, Leon, and Marietta. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Orville Creek, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bing, Mr and Mrs Frank McDermitt, Walter Sommer, Mrs A Sommer, Dr and Mrs B Sommer, Don Drummon, and others. The event featured extended family attendance and shared meals.

Southside Cottageville Orville Creek Ora Wiggine Lawrence Car Walton Beattie Karen Middleport Lawrence Bing Fran Rochester Frank McDermitt Point Pleasant Walter Sommer Plante Sherwood Costen Carolyn Tampa, Fra S. J. Sommer Leon Mra B. Sommer Marietta Don D Drunmmn

Annie Beaver Birthday Dinner Notables List

A birthday dinner for Mrs. Annie Beaver was hosted Sunday at her Leon home by her children. Attendees included numerous Stover and Siders family members from Leon Elmwood Buffalo Arbuckle Riverside and other relatives such as Leonard Stover Ernest Wayne Stover Clyde Parsons Rita Mae Parsons and Mary Ann Stover among others.

Annie Beaver Leon Elmwood Denell Stoveer Leonard Siders Donald Siders Ruth Ann Siders Betty Jo Siders Mia Bonnie Sidera Aaron Siders Norma Jean Siders Buffalo Jack Higginsbotham Arbuckle Leonard Stover Ernest Wayne Stover Johen, Stover Mary Ann Stover Roger Lee Stover Clyde Parsons Elden Stover Rita Mae Parsons Margaret Lewis Parsons

Visits of families from Henderson and nearby towns expand weekend gathering

Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs James D Long at Winfield Road include J G Hudson Arbuckle J S Dunlavy Chauncey Lester H and daughter Lesa Faye Vernon Ave George Hudson Southside and family Donnie Dixie Lee Chester Hudson Three Mile and children Judy Roger Susie and Johnnie Artin Austin and son Paul Henderson who traveled to Kenova West Virginia where Mr Austin boarded the river boat Charles B R Stephenson Austin recently finished a month long vacation. Also George Hudson family Southside and Mrs James D Long with her son Thorn Henderson visited Charlies Boardman Northup and relatives. A2C Russell Stone visiting his grandmother Vi Sayre Henderson and aunt Grace Stone Sand Hill Road. he has been stationed in Alaska but will be stationed in Newark New Jersey. Mrs Howard Yeager Vernon Ave will receive her A B degree next Friday at Marshall College. Yeager is a teacher at North Point Measant rade school. Robert Dale Bailes stationed at Geneva New York is on leave visiting his parents Cecil and Mrs Bailes. Leon.

James D Long Artin Austin Paul, Henderson Kenova W. Va Austin Charles BR. Stephenson Awstin George Hudson Donnie Dixie Lee Southside Thorn Henderson Charlies Boardman Northup Russell Stone Vi Sayre I S Grace Stone Sand Hill Road Alaska Newark N. J Howard Yeager Vernon Ave Marshall College

Former Minister Preaches at Leon Church Again

A visiting minister, the Rev. Mr. Heller of Huntington, preaches at Leon Methodist Church this Sunday. He formerly preached there 45 years ago. The Leon service is led by Pastor Rev. Raymond Me of Huntington.

Point Pleasant Leon Methodist Church Mr. Heller Huuntington Raymond Me Huntington

Slam Bid in Bridge by Sam Gold Sparks Expert Play

In a bridge column, Sam Gold of Montreal considers a slam in spades with 31 high-card points between hands. He executes a dummy reversal and end play to take 12 tricks, illustrating expert technique over safer lines. The piece presents the card sequence and ends with a puzzle question about the South hand.

North South Sam Gold Montreal West Sam East

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